Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX200V
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Revealed January 2012
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX200V Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FP7 and Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FP7 was launched 13 months prior to the TX200V making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FP7 matches up against the TX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony TX200V
FP7 | TX200V | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3.3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Panasonic FP7
TX200V | FP7 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2011 | More modern by 13 months | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony TX200V
FP7 | TX200V | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 has outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FP7 and Sony TX200V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FP7 compared to the TX200V.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and TX200V is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and TX200V.
As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX200V to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3.3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 147g (0.32 lbs) | 129g (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photos | 220 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $227 | $500 |